Inname van Bonn door de bondgenoten
Jan Boskam
1703
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
36.51; 4.4
About this artwork
diameter 4.4 cm x weight 36.51 gr
Art Historical Context
**Inname van Bonn de bondgenoten ( of Bonn by the Allies Crafted in 1703 by Dutch medalist Jankam, this struck medal commemorates a pivotal moment in the War of the Succession (1701–4). The Allies, by forces under the Duke of Marlborough, besieged and captured the fortified city of Bonn from control in late September, marking a strategic victory that boosted morale and shifted momentum in the conflict against Louis XIV's expansionist ambitions. Such events were eagerly celebrated through portable artworks like medals, which served as both historical records and patriotic talismans. Jan B...